Erie County, PA

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Erie County Overview

270,495
TOTAL POPULATION
134,616
MALE POPULATION
135,879
FEMALE POPULATION
99.07
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.94
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,858
PER CAPITA INCOME
$78,186
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$59,396
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
30.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
69.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,704
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
131,881
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Erie County Area Codes

Race in Erie County

The most populous races in Erie County are White / Caucasian (227,590 | 84.1%), Black / African American (18,828 | 7.0%), and Two or more Races (14,865 | 5.5%).
Race in Erie County
Race# Population% Population
Asian5,1421.9%
Black / African American18,8287.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific600.0%
Hispanic or Latino12,6374.7%
Native / Alaskan5040.2%
White / Caucasian227,59084.1%
Two or more Races14,8655.5%
Some other Race3,5061.3%
Total270,495100.0%

Ancestry in Erie County

The most populous ancestries reported in Erie County are German (64,425 | 23.8%), Irish (37,640 | 13.9%), Italian (30,676 | 11.3%), Polish (29,743 | 11.0%), and English (22,270 | 8.2%), together accounting for 68.3% of all Erie County residents.
Ancestry in Erie County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan210.0%
African1,5740.6%
Alaska Native170.0%
Albanian880.0%
American9,3663.5%
Apache80.0%
Arab2,1570.8%
Armenian2460.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac230.0%
Australian930.0%
Austrian5440.2%
Barbadian20.0%
Basque100.0%
Belgian1940.1%
Belizean440.0%
Bhutanese3790.1%
Blackfeet530.0%
Brazilian610.0%
British9130.3%
British West Indian200.0%
Bulgarian290.0%
Burmese6610.2%
Cajun80.0%
Cambodian610.0%
Canadian4290.2%
Carpatho Rusyn150.0%
Celtic310.0%
Central American4190.2%
Central American Indian1740.1%
Cherokee7520.3%
Chickasaw210.0%
Chilean320.0%
Choctaw310.0%
Colombian1080.0%
Comanche50.0%
Costa Rican1240.1%
Creek50.0%
Croatian4300.2%
Cuban1670.1%
Czech1,5160.6%
Czechoslovakian4090.2%
Danish4790.2%
Delaware110.0%
Dominican2710.1%
Dutch2,6371.0%
Eastern European7470.3%
Ecuadorian650.0%
Egyptian3980.2%
English22,2708.2%
Estonian320.0%
Ethiopian3070.1%
European2,4780.9%
Fijian70.0%
Filipino130.0%
Finnish4750.2%
French4,5151.7%
French American Indian110.0%
French Canadian7590.3%
German64,42523.8%
German Russian1040.0%
Greek7860.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro40.0%
Guatemalan1120.0%
Guyanese290.0%
Haitian1170.0%
Honduran1790.1%
Hungarian2,1590.8%
Icelander290.0%
Indian (Asian)7280.3%
Indonesian200.0%
Iranian560.0%
Iraqi5390.2%
Irish37,64013.9%
Iroquois1170.0%
Italian30,67611.3%
Jamaican2940.1%
Japanese350.0%
Jordanian140.0%
Kenyan1550.1%
Korean1,0110.4%
Laotian230.0%
Latvian270.0%
Lebanese3910.1%
Lithuanian7320.3%
Luxembourger90.0%
Macedonian510.0%
Malaysian670.0%
Mexican2,3770.9%
Mexican American Indian290.0%
Mongolian210.0%
Moroccan900.0%
Native Hawaiian390.0%
Navajo50.0%
Nigerian320.0%
Northern European2870.1%
Norwegian5910.2%
Osage10.0%
Pakistani1670.1%
Palestinian390.0%
Panamanian40.0%
Pennsylvania German4910.2%
Peruvian2390.1%
Polish29,74311.0%
Portuguese7210.3%
Potawatomi400.0%
Puerto Rican7,7092.9%
Romanian3940.2%
Russian3,0541.1%
Samoan230.0%
Scandinavian3930.2%
Scotch-Irish3,2041.2%
Scottish4,4881.7%
Seminole80.0%
Senegalese490.0%
Serbian960.0%
Sioux1320.1%
Slavic4760.2%
Slovak3,3971.3%
Slovene1440.1%
Somali2800.1%
South African160.0%
South American5900.2%
South American Indian290.0%
Spaniard3540.1%
Spanish1750.1%
Sri Lankan5760.2%
Subsaharan African3,0831.1%
Sudanese1300.1%
Swedish5,2892.0%
Swiss1,1420.4%
Syrian2800.1%
Taiwanese30.0%
Thai1,3500.5%
Tlingit-Haida350.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian90.0%
Turkish900.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander110.0%
Ugandan1390.1%
Ukrainian1,9940.7%
Uruguayan110.0%
Venezuelan1350.1%
Vietnamese1270.1%
Welsh1,9430.7%
West Indian320.0%
Yugoslavian9080.3%
Yup'ik50.0%
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Immigrants in Erie County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Erie County came from Asia (5,020 | 1.9%), Europe (3,455 | 1.3%), Eastern Europe (2,490 | 0.9%), South Central Asia (2,473 | 0.9%), and Latin America (1,524 | 0.6%), together accounting for 5.5% of all Erie County residents.
Immigrants in Erie County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan160.0%
Africa1,4390.5%
Asia5,0201.9%
Australia400.0%
Bangladesh590.0%
Barbados20.0%
Belarus1900.1%
Belize150.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina7000.3%
Brazil280.0%
Bulgaria210.0%
Cambodia350.0%
Cameroon1400.1%
Canada3380.1%
Caribbean2990.1%
Central America7510.3%
Chile320.0%
China5730.2%
Colombia300.0%
Croatia300.0%
Dominican Republic1570.1%
Eastern Africa8170.3%
Eastern Asia8510.3%
Eastern Europe2,4900.9%
Ecuador150.0%
Egypt1950.1%
England1470.1%
Ethiopia1370.1%
Europe3,4551.3%
France1160.0%
Germany2620.1%
Ghana270.0%
Greece350.0%
Grenada110.0%
Guatemala850.0%
Guyana300.0%
Haiti640.0%
Honduras990.0%
Hong Kong430.0%
Hungary450.0%
India7160.3%
Indonesia230.0%
Iran550.0%
Iraq2380.1%
Israel110.0%
Italy2160.1%
Jamaica410.0%
Japan340.0%
Jordan250.0%
Kazakhstan440.0%
Kenya4640.2%
Korea1830.1%
Kuwait230.0%
Laos80.0%
Latin America1,5240.6%
Latvia80.0%
Lithuania60.0%
Malaysia40.0%
Mexico5290.2%
Middle Africa1400.1%
Morocco890.0%
Nepal6890.3%
Netherlands40.0%
Nicaragua230.0%
Nigeria230.0%
Northern Africa3280.1%
Northern Europe2690.1%
Norway330.0%
Oceania780.0%
Pakistan740.0%
Peru3060.1%
Philippines3700.1%
Poland1930.1%
Portugal10.0%
Romania840.0%
Russia2740.1%
Saudi Arabia1980.1%
Scotland310.0%
Senegal570.0%
Serbia80.0%
Sierra Leone210.0%
Somalia600.0%
South Africa160.0%
South America4740.2%
South Central Asia2,4730.9%
South Eastern Asia8890.3%
Southern Europe3140.1%
Spain620.0%
Sudan440.0%
Sweden60.0%
Syria2440.1%
Taiwan140.0%
Thailand240.0%
Trinidad and Tobago240.0%
Uganda1020.0%
Ukraine8590.3%
Uzbekistan180.0%
Venezuela330.0%
Vietnam4050.2%
Western Africa1290.1%
Western Asia8070.3%
Western Europe3820.1%
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Sex and Age in Erie County

Sex and Age in Erie County

The most populous age groups in Erie County are 15 to 19 Years (9,885 | 7.3%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (9,573 | 7.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Erie County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7,368 (5.5%)6,960 (5.1%)
5 to 9 Years7,457 (5.5%)8,171 (6.0%)
10 to 14 Years8,963 (6.7%)7,418 (5.5%)
15 to 19 Years9,885 (7.3%)9,415 (6.9%)
20 to 24 Years9,472 (7.0%)8,702 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years8,661 (6.4%)8,267 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Years8,947 (6.7%)8,573 (6.3%)
35 to 39 Years8,128 (6.0%)9,064 (6.7%)
40 to 44 Years7,894 (5.9%)6,439 (4.7%)
45 to 49 Years7,759 (5.8%)7,656 (5.6%)
50 to 54 Years8,568 (6.4%)8,423 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years9,240 (6.9%)9,307 (6.9%)
60 to 64 Years9,473 (7.0%)9,573 (7.0%)
65 to 69 Years8,439 (6.3%)9,039 (6.7%)
70 to 74 Years5,952 (4.4%)6,476 (4.8%)
75 to 79 Years3,974 (2.9%)5,218 (3.8%)
80 to 84 Years2,172 (1.6%)3,326 (2.5%)
85 Years and over2,264 (1.7%)3,852 (2.8%)
Total134,616 (100.0%)135,879 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Erie County

Median Family Size in Erie County

The median family size in Erie County is 2.99 persons per family, with married-couple families (47,686 | 72.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.02 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (5,053 | 7.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.71 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Erie County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple47,686 (72.0%)3.02
Single Male/Father5,053 (7.6%)2.71
Single Female/Mother13,496 (20.4%)2.98
Total Families66,235 (100.0%)2.99

Median Household Size in Erie County

The median household size in Erie County is 2.35 persons per household, with single female/mother households (13,496 | 12.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.23 persons per household. non-family households (43,239 | 39.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Erie County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple47,686 (43.6%)3.04
Single Male/Father5,053 (4.6%)3.04
Single Female/Mother13,496 (12.3%)3.23
Non-family43,239 (39.5%)1.24
Total Households109,474 (100.0%)2.35

Household Size by Marriage Status in Erie County

Out of a total of 109,474 households in Erie County, 66,235 (60.5%) are family households, while 43,239 (39.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 31,900, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 34,846.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Erie County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-34,846 (31.8%)
2-Person Households31,900 (29.1%)7,143 (6.5%)
3-Person Households14,253 (13.0%)785 (0.7%)
4-Person Households11,233 (10.3%)364 (0.3%)
5-Person Households5,784 (5.3%)94 (0.1%)
6-Person Households1,921 (1.8%)7 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,144 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total66,235 (60.5%)43,239 (39.5%)

Female Fertility in Erie County

Fertility by Age in Erie County

Average fertility rate in Erie County is 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 98.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 71.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Erie County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years103 (2.9%)11.0
20 to 34 years2,514 (71.1%)98.0
35 to 50 years921 (26.0%)37.0
Total3,538 (100.0%)59.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Erie County

64.2% of women with births (3,538) in Erie County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 43.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 15.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Erie County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years77 (74.8%)26 (25.2%)
20 to 34 years1,413 (56.2%)1,101 (43.8%)
35 to 50 years779 (84.6%)142 (15.4%)
Total2,271 (64.2%)1,267 (35.8%)

Fertility by Education in Erie County

Average fertility rate in Erie County is 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 107.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 31.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Erie County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School400 (11.3%)46.0
High School Diploma1,111 (31.4%)73.0
College or Associate's Degree784 (22.2%)45.0
Bachelor's Degree545 (15.4%)47.0
Graduate Degree698 (19.7%)107.0
Total3,538 (100.0%)59.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Erie County

35.8% of women with births in Erie County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 94.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 56.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Erie County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School293 (73.3%)107 (26.8%)
High School Diploma486 (43.7%)625 (56.3%)
College or Associate's Degree438 (55.9%)346 (44.1%)
Bachelor's Degree396 (72.7%)149 (27.3%)
Graduate Degree658 (94.3%)40 (5.7%)
Total2,271 (64.2%)1,267 (35.8%)

Income in Erie County

Income Overview in Erie County

Per Capita Income in Erie County is $32,858, while median incomes of families and households are $78,186 and $59,396 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income270,495$32,858
Median Family Income66,235$78,186
Mean Family Income66,235$96,721
Median Household Income109,474$59,396
Mean Household Income109,474$79,353
Income Deficit66,235$10,704
Wage / Income Gap (%)270,49530.55%
Wage / Income Gap ($)270,49569.45¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index270,4950.46

Earnings by Sex in Erie County

Average Earnings in Erie County are $34,765, $41,480 for men and $28,807 for women, a difference of 30.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Erie County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male72,694 (51.8%)$41,480
Female67,680 (48.2%)$28,807
Total140,374 (100.0%)$34,765

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Erie County

The most common earnings brackets in Erie County are $100,000+ for men (8,972 | 12.3%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (5,123 | 7.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Erie County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3,755 (5.2%)5,081 (7.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,731 (3.8%)3,947 (5.8%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,622 (3.6%)3,249 (4.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,833 (2.5%)2,800 (4.1%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,287 (3.2%)3,225 (4.8%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,421 (1.9%)2,680 (4.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,103 (2.9%)2,360 (3.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,662 (2.3%)1,648 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,995 (2.7%)2,277 (3.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,140 (2.9%)2,788 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9993,885 (5.3%)5,123 (7.6%)
$30,000 to $34,9994,893 (6.7%)4,123 (6.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9993,761 (5.2%)3,982 (5.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,882 (5.3%)3,732 (5.5%)
$45,000 to $49,9993,425 (4.7%)3,146 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $54,9993,724 (5.1%)2,618 (3.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9995,555 (7.6%)4,686 (6.9%)
$65,000 to $74,9994,458 (6.1%)2,881 (4.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,590 (10.4%)4,170 (6.2%)
$100,000+8,972 (12.3%)3,164 (4.7%)
Total72,694 (100.0%)67,680 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Erie County

Average earnings in Erie County are $48,898 for men and $34,649 for women, a difference of 29.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $84,149, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $27,142. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $63,639, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $15,528.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Erie County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$27,142$15,528
High School Diploma$42,569$26,499
College or Associate's Degree$45,374$30,827
Bachelor's Degree$64,710$44,202
Graduate Degree$84,149$63,639
Total$48,898$34,649

Family Income in Erie County

Family Income Brackets in Erie County

According to the Erie County family income data, there are 13,379 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,590 families (2.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Erie County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,3183.5%
$10,000 to $14,9991,5902.4%
$15,000 to $24,9993,4445.2%
$25,000 to $34,9994,6367.0%
$35,000 to $49,9997,02110.6%
$50,000 to $74,99912,51818.9%
$75,000 to $99,99910,53115.9%
$100,000 to $149,99913,37920.2%
$150,000 to $199,9995,6308.5%
$200,000+5,1667.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Erie County

4-person families (10,528 | 15.9%) account for the highest median family income in Erie County with $100,864 per family, while 2-person families (33,576 | 50.7%) have the highest median income of $34,952 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Erie County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families33,576 (50.7%)$69,904
3-Person Families14,279 (21.6%)$79,325
4-Person Families10,528 (15.9%)$100,864
5-Person Families5,224 (7.9%)$90,149
6-Person Families1,717 (2.6%)$78,780
7+ Person Families911 (1.4%)$88,750
Total66,235 (100.0%)$78,186

Family Income by Number of Earners in Erie County

The median family income in Erie County is $78,186, with families comprising 3+ earners (7,302) having the highest median family income of $135,484, while families with no earners (11,258) have the lowest median family income of $46,813, accounting for 11.0% and 17.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Erie County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners11,258 (17.0%)$46,813
1 Earner21,551 (32.5%)$54,619
2 Earners26,124 (39.4%)$102,056
3+ Earners7,302 (11.0%)$135,484
Total66,235 (100.0%)$78,186

Household Income in Erie County

Household Income Brackets in Erie County

With 19,048 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Erie County, accounting for 17.4% of all households. In contrast, only 5,474 households (5.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Erie County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006,3495.8%
$10,000 to $14,9995,4745.0%
$15,000 to $24,99910,7289.8%
$25,000 to $34,99910,5109.6%
$35,000 to $49,99913,57512.4%
$50,000 to $74,99919,04817.4%
$75,000 to $99,99914,56013.3%
$100,000 to $149,99916,53115.1%
$150,000 to $199,9996,5686.0%
$200,000+6,0215.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Erie County

The median household income in Erie County is $59,396, with the highest median household income of $74,410 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 40,351 households (36.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $28,569, with 4,346 households (4.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Erie County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years4,346 (4.0%)$28,569
25 to 44 Years32,270 (29.5%)$65,432
45 to 64 Years40,351 (36.9%)$74,410
65+ Years32,507 (29.7%)$46,897
Total109,474 (100.0%)$59,396

Poverty in Erie County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Erie County

With 13.5% poverty level for males and 17.3% for females among the residents of Erie County, 18 to 24 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2,695 males (24.0%) and 447 females (30.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Erie County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,569 (21.4%)1,647 (24.6%)
5 Years191 (16.2%)447 (30.7%)
6 to 11 Years1,994 (20.8%)2,367 (25.1%)
12 to 14 Years857 (16.5%)810 (19.3%)
15 Years407 (22.8%)271 (15.1%)
16 and 17 Years757 (22.2%)568 (18.0%)
18 to 24 Years2,695 (24.0%)2,851 (29.3%)
25 to 34 Years2,147 (12.9%)3,290 (19.6%)
35 to 44 Years1,460 (9.7%)2,710 (17.5%)
45 to 54 Years1,702 (10.9%)2,073 (13.0%)
55 to 64 Years2,040 (11.2%)2,655 (14.1%)
65 to 74 Years946 (6.7%)1,431 (9.3%)
75 Years and over403 (5.1%)1,374 (12.1%)
Total17,168 (13.5%)22,494 (17.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Erie County

According to the poverty statistics in Erie County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.9% of males and 90.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Erie County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,752 (78.6%)5,057 (75.4%)
5 Years988 (83.8%)1,011 (69.3%)
6 to 11 Years7,603 (79.2%)7,083 (75.0%)
12 to 14 Years4,340 (83.5%)3,398 (80.7%)
15 Years1,381 (77.2%)1,520 (84.9%)
16 and 17 Years2,658 (77.8%)2,586 (82.0%)
18 to 24 Years8,533 (76.0%)6,889 (70.7%)
25 to 34 Years14,453 (87.1%)13,488 (80.4%)
35 to 44 Years13,677 (90.3%)12,782 (82.5%)
45 to 54 Years13,946 (89.1%)13,925 (87.0%)
55 to 64 Years16,142 (88.8%)16,133 (85.9%)
65 to 74 Years13,087 (93.3%)13,962 (90.7%)
75 Years and over7,480 (94.9%)9,998 (87.9%)
Total110,040 (86.5%)107,832 (82.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Erie County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Erie County show that 4.3% or 2,074 of the total 47,686 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 25.5%, comprising of 56 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.9%, which includes 898 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Erie County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children29,776 (97.1%)898 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children12,136 (94.4%)717 (5.6%)
3 or 4 Children3,536 (89.8%)403 (10.2%)
5 or more Children164 (74.6%)56 (25.5%)
Total45,612 (95.7%)2,074 (4.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Erie County

According to the poverty data in Erie County, 11.9% or 600 single-father households and 32.2% or 4,344 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 74 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,283 households (66.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Erie County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children57 (2.9%)695 (16.2%)
1 or 2 Children371 (13.5%)2,257 (32.1%)
3 or 4 Children98 (32.6%)1,283 (66.5%)
5 or more Children74 (100.0%)109 (46.6%)
Total600 (11.9%)4,344 (32.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Erie County

The poverty data for Erie County shows that 2,074 of the married-couple family households (4.3%) and 4,944 of the single-parent households (26.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 56 households (25.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,381 household (62.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Erie County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children898 (2.9%)752 (12.1%)
1 or 2 Children717 (5.6%)2,628 (26.9%)
3 or 4 Children403 (10.2%)1,381 (62.0%)
5 or more Children56 (25.5%)183 (59.4%)
Total2,074 (4.3%)4,944 (26.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Erie County

Employment by Class of Employer in Erie County

Among the 122,518 employed individuals in Erie County, private company employees (80,697 | 65.9%), not-for-profit organizations (17,913 | 14.6%), and local government employees (7,851 | 6.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Erie County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees80,69765.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3,1422.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)6,1795.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations17,91314.6%
Local Government Employees7,8516.4%
State Government Employees4,5773.7%
Federal Government Employees2,0611.7%
Unpaid Family Workers980.1%
Total122,518100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Erie County

According to the labor force statistics for Erie County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (220,536), 59.8% or 131,881 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 7,253 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 84.0% or 26,481 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.9% or 687 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Erie County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years6,303 (40.2%)687 (10.9%)
20 to 24 Years12,758 (70.2%)1,186 (9.3%)
25 to 29 Years13,627 (80.5%)763 (5.6%)
30 to 34 Years14,279 (81.5%)585 (4.1%)
35 to 44 Years26,481 (84.0%)1,377 (5.2%)
45 to 54 Years25,730 (79.4%)1,261 (4.9%)
55 to 59 Years13,762 (74.2%)647 (4.7%)
60 to 64 Years10,704 (56.2%)471 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years6,908 (23.1%)173 (2.5%)
75 Years and over1,228 (5.9%)55 (4.5%)
Total131,881 (59.8%)7,253 (5.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Erie County

According to labor force statistics for Erie County, 76.9% of individuals (104,562) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (135,972) are in the labor force, with 4.9% or 5,124 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.2% or 36,735 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.9% or 609 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Erie County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School4,719 (48.7%)1,250 (12.9%)
High School Diploma34,093 (71.7%)2,853 (6.0%)
College / Associate Degree29,002 (80.3%)1,625 (4.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher36,735 (86.2%)1,364 (3.2%)
Total104,562 (76.9%)6,663 (4.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Erie County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Erie County are Management (12,745 | 10.2%), Community & Social Service (12,589 | 10.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (9,647 | 7.8%), Education Instruction & Library (7,208 | 5.8%), and Health Technologists (6,253 | 5.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Erie County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Erie County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (74.1%), and Computers & Mathematics (71.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (76.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (76.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (70.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Erie County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management7,601 (59.6%)5,144 (40.4%)
Business & Financial2,771 (45.2%)3,355 (54.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science4,210 (74.1%)1,474 (25.9%)
Computers & Mathematics1,823 (71.3%)733 (28.7%)
Architecture & Engineering1,876 (85.1%)329 (14.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science511 (55.4%)412 (44.6%)
Community & Social Service 4,485 (35.6%)8,104 (64.4%)
Education, Arts & Media927 (33.0%)1,881 (67.0%)
Legal Services & Support492 (53.0%)437 (47.0%)
Education Instruction & Library2,147 (29.8%)5,061 (70.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment919 (55.9%)725 (44.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,292 (23.8%)7,355 (76.2%)
Health Technologists1,464 (23.4%)4,789 (76.6%)
Total (Category)21,359 (45.7%)25,432 (54.3%)
Total (Overall)64,387 (51.8%)60,001 (48.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Erie County are Food Preparation & Serving (8,058 | 6.5%), Healthcare Support (6,127 | 4.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (5,184 | 4.2%), Personal Care & Service (3,270 | 2.6%), and Security & Protection (2,388 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations in Erie County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Erie County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (91.3%), Security & Protection (81.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (70.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (80.8%), Personal Care & Service (79.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (61.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Erie County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,174 (19.2%)4,953 (80.8%)
Security & Protection1,936 (81.1%)452 (18.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention829 (70.5%)347 (29.5%)
Law Enforcement1,107 (91.3%)105 (8.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving3,125 (38.8%)4,933 (61.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3,163 (61.0%)2,021 (39.0%)
Personal Care & Service678 (20.7%)2,592 (79.3%)
Total (Category)10,076 (40.3%)14,951 (59.7%)
Total (Overall)64,387 (51.8%)60,001 (48.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Erie County are Office & Administration (13,213 | 10.6%), and Sales & Related (10,981 | 8.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Erie County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Erie County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related5,375 (48.9%)5,606 (51.0%)
Office & Administration3,533 (26.7%)9,680 (73.3%)
Total (Category)8,908 (36.8%)15,286 (63.2%)
Total (Overall)64,387 (51.8%)60,001 (48.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Erie County are Construction & Extraction (4,567 | 3.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3,763 | 3.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (303 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Erie County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Erie County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry162 (53.5%)141 (46.5%)
Construction & Extraction4,376 (95.8%)191 (4.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3,596 (95.6%)167 (4.4%)
Total (Category)8,134 (94.2%)499 (5.8%)
Total (Overall)64,387 (51.8%)60,001 (48.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Erie County are Production (10,090 | 8.1%), Material Moving (4,962 | 4.0%), and Transportation (4,691 | 3.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Erie County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Erie County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production7,989 (79.2%)2,101 (20.8%)
Transportation4,117 (87.8%)574 (12.2%)
Material Moving3,804 (76.7%)1,158 (23.3%)
Total (Category)15,910 (80.6%)3,833 (19.4%)
Total (Overall)64,387 (51.8%)60,001 (48.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Erie County

Employment Industries in Erie County

The major employment industries in Erie County include Health Care & Social Assistance (22,654 | 18.2%), Manufacturing (18,951 | 15.2%), Retail Trade (13,665 | 11.0%), Educational Services (11,828 | 9.5%), and Accommodation & Food Services (9,227 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries in Erie County

Employment Industries by Sex in Erie County

The Erie County industries that see more men than women are Construction (91.2%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (90.5%), and Manufacturing (78.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (75.8%), and Educational Services (66.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Erie County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting739 (78.0%)208 (22.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction105 (90.5%)11 (9.5%)
Construction5,660 (91.2%)549 (8.8%)
Manufacturing14,833 (78.3%)4,118 (21.7%)
Wholesale Trade1,803 (74.5%)618 (25.5%)
Retail Trade6,939 (50.8%)6,726 (49.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing3,701 (78.2%)1,033 (21.8%)
Utilities573 (73.5%)207 (26.5%)
Information806 (63.9%)455 (36.1%)
Finance & Insurance2,670 (39.4%)4,105 (60.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing661 (41.8%)921 (58.2%)
Professional & Scientific2,636 (53.3%)2,310 (46.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support2,839 (62.5%)1,707 (37.6%)
Educational Services3,982 (33.7%)7,846 (66.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5,490 (24.2%)17,164 (75.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,536 (53.8%)1,319 (46.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services4,218 (45.7%)5,009 (54.3%)
Public Administration2,378 (57.4%)1,768 (42.6%)
Total64,387 (51.8%)60,001 (48.2%)

Education in Erie County

School Enrollment in Erie County

The most common levels of schooling among the 63,750 students in Erie County are college / undergraduate (14,667 | 23.0%), high school (13,253 | 20.8%), and middle school (12,780 | 20.1%).
School Enrollment in Erie County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3,5415.6%
Kindergarten2,9364.6%
Elementary School12,52519.7%
Middle School12,78020.1%
High School13,25320.8%
College / Undergraduate14,66723.0%
Graduate / Professional4,0486.4%
Total63,750100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Erie County

Out of a total of 63,750 students who are enrolled in schools in Erie County, 16,702 (26.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 47,048 (73.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4,114 (50.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 13,458 (85.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Erie County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,384 (54.0%)1,178 (46.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old12,406 (85.3%)2,139 (14.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds13,458 (85.4%)2,293 (14.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds8,123 (83.3%)1,631 (16.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds4,355 (62.5%)2,612 (37.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds4,032 (49.5%)4,114 (50.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,749 (50.9%)1,686 (49.1%)
35 Years and over1,544 (59.6%)1,046 (40.4%)
Total47,048 (73.8%)16,702 (26.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Erie County

Business (11,315 | 19.1%), education (9,284 | 15.7%), science & technology (7,382 | 12.5%), arts & humanities (4,576 | 7.7%), and bio, nature & agricultural (3,451 | 5.8%) are the most common fields of study among 59,173 individuals in Erie County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Erie County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,6524.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3,4515.8%
Physical & Health Sciences1,6632.8%
Psychology3,0355.1%
Social Sciences3,2995.6%
Engineering3,3605.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies4790.8%
Science & Technology7,38212.5%
Business11,31519.1%
Education9,28415.7%
Literature & Languages1,8343.1%
Liberal Arts & History2,3974.1%
Visual & Performing Arts1,6242.7%
Communications2,8224.8%
Arts & Humanities4,5767.7%
Total59,173100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Erie County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Erie County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Erie County are males with 2 vehicles (28,153, accounting for 44.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (25,335, making up 49.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Erie County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2,299 (3.6%)2,539 (4.4%)
1 Vehicle14,632 (23.2%)15,246 (26.6%)
2 Vehicles28,153 (44.6%)25,335 (44.2%)
3 Vehicles11,606 (18.4%)9,571 (16.7%)
4 Vehicles4,620 (7.3%)3,451 (6.0%)
5 or more Vehicles1,863 (2.9%)1,216 (2.1%)
Total63,173 (100.0%)57,358 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Erie County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Erie County are 15 to 19 minutes (22,582 commuters, 19.8%), 10 to 14 minutes (21,911 commuters, 19.3%), and 20 to 24 minutes (18,029 commuters, 15.8%).
Commute Time in Erie County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4,4023.9%
5 to 9 Minutes16,11514.2%
10 to 14 Minutes21,91119.3%
15 to 19 Minutes22,58219.8%
20 to 24 Minutes18,02915.8%
25 to 29 Minutes7,6656.7%
30 to 34 Minutes11,0789.7%
35 to 39 Minutes2,2602.0%
40 to 44 Minutes2,6822.4%
45 to 59 Minutes3,5523.1%
60 to 89 Minutes1,7331.5%
90 or more Minutes1,8331.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Erie County

The most common commute times in Erie County are 15 to 19 minutes (11,897 commuters, 19.9%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (11,003 commuters, 20.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Erie County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,344 (3.9%)2,058 (3.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes7,507 (12.6%)8,608 (15.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes10,908 (18.2%)11,003 (20.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes11,897 (19.9%)10,685 (19.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes9,819 (16.4%)8,210 (15.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,046 (6.8%)3,619 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes6,145 (10.3%)4,933 (9.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,219 (2.0%)1,041 (1.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,690 (2.8%)992 (1.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,099 (3.5%)1,453 (2.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes865 (1.5%)868 (1.6%)
90 or more Minutes1,265 (2.1%)568 (1.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Erie County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Erie County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (7,925, 13.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (8,384, 15.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Erie County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,564 (4.3%)1,472 (2.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,449 (4.1%)1,077 (2.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM4,014 (6.7%)1,779 (3.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM5,722 (9.6%)3,702 (6.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM7,231 (12.1%)4,422 (8.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM7,925 (13.3%)8,164 (15.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM7,521 (12.6%)8,384 (15.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM5,144 (8.6%)6,637 (12.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2,143 (3.6%)3,347 (6.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,102 (5.2%)3,660 (6.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,723 (2.9%)2,050 (3.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM471 (0.8%)661 (1.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM5,426 (9.1%)4,919 (9.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4,369 (7.3%)3,764 (7.0%)
Total59,804 (100.0%)54,038 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Erie County

Occupancy by Ownership in Erie County

Of the total 109,474 dwellings in Erie County, owner-occupied units account for 74,409 (68.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 35,065 (32.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Erie County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units74,40968.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units35,06532.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units109,474100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Erie County

Occupancy by Household Size in Erie County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household34,84631.8%
2-Person Household39,04335.7%
3-Person Household15,03813.7%
4+ Person Household20,54718.8%
Total Housing Units109,474100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Erie County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Erie County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household18,892 (54.2%)15,954 (45.8%)
2-Person Household29,143 (74.6%)9,900 (25.4%)
3-Person Household10,863 (72.2%)4,175 (27.8%)
4+ Person Household15,511 (75.5%)5,036 (24.5%)
Total Housing Units74,409 (68.0%)35,065 (32.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Erie County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Erie County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3,328 (47.5%)3,676 (52.5%)
High School Diploma24,067 (64.5%)13,239 (35.5%)
College/Associate Degree20,218 (66.6%)10,154 (33.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher26,796 (77.0%)7,996 (23.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Erie County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Erie County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years19,87818.2%
35 to 44 Years16,73815.3%
45 to 54 Years17,99316.4%
55 to 64 Years22,35820.4%
65 to 74 Years19,29217.6%
75 to 84 Years9,2688.5%
85 Years and Over3,9473.6%
Total109,474100.0%

Housing Finances in Erie County

Median Income by Occupancy in Erie County

Median Income by Occupancy in Erie County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied74,409 (68.0%)$76,476
Renter-Occupied35,065 (32.0%)$30,804
Average109,474 (100.0%)$59,396

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Erie County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Erie County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,356 (1.8%)2,182 (6.2%)
$5,000 to $9,999997 (1.3%)1,787 (5.1%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,666 (2.2%)3,826 (10.9%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,593 (2.1%)3,276 (9.3%)
$20,000 to $24,9992,569 (3.5%)3,313 (9.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9995,545 (7.4%)4,947 (14.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9998,613 (11.6%)5,015 (14.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99914,064 (18.9%)5,033 (14.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99911,674 (15.7%)2,850 (8.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99914,684 (19.7%)1,812 (5.2%)
$150,000 or more11,648 (15.7%)1,024 (2.9%)
Total74,409 (100.0%)35,065 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Erie County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Erie County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3003,003 (4.0%)1,521 (4.3%)
$300 to $49911,455 (15.4%)2,577 (7.3%)
$500 to $79918,220 (24.5%)10,402 (29.7%)
$800 to $9998,919 (12.0%)7,421 (21.2%)
$1,000 to $1,49916,113 (21.6%)8,743 (24.9%)
$1,500 to $1,9999,646 (13.0%)1,790 (5.1%)
$2,000 to $2,4993,540 (4.8%)541 (1.5%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,728 (2.3%)97 (0.3%)
$3,000 or more1,785 (2.4%)186 (0.5%)
Total74,409 (100.0%)35,065 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Erie County

Housing Structures in Erie County

Housing Structures in Erie County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached75,69769.2%
Single Unit, Attached4,5924.2%
2 Unit Apartments7,9617.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4,8334.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3,6193.3%
10 or more Apartments7,8307.1%
Mobile Home / Other4,9424.5%
Total109,474100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Erie County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Erie County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached66,702 (88.1%)8,995 (11.9%)
Single Unit, Attached2,079 (45.3%)2,513 (54.7%)
2 Unit Apartments1,145 (14.4%)6,816 (85.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments318 (6.6%)4,515 (93.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments152 (4.2%)3,467 (95.8%)
10 or more Apartments144 (1.8%)7,686 (98.2%)
Mobile Home / Other3,869 (78.3%)1,073 (21.7%)
Total74,409 (68.0%)35,065 (32.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Erie County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Erie County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room134 (0.2%)1,531 (4.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,135 (1.5%)7,218 (20.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms15,971 (21.5%)15,781 (45.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms32,652 (43.9%)8,033 (22.9%)
8 or more Rooms24,517 (33.0%)2,502 (7.1%)
Total74,409 (100.0%)35,065 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Erie County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Erie County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas60,950 (81.9%)24,608 (70.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3,939 (5.3%)1,021 (2.9%)
Electricity3,493 (4.7%)7,845 (22.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene2,448 (3.3%)754 (2.1%)
Coal or Coke129 (0.2%)12 (0.0%)
All other Fuels3,327 (4.5%)482 (1.4%)
No Fuel Used123 (0.2%)343 (1.0%)
Total74,409 (100.0%)35,065 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Erie County

Household Vehicle Usage in Erie County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2,582 (3.5%)8,534 (24.3%)
1 Vehicle23,231 (31.2%)17,942 (51.2%)
2 Vehicles33,135 (44.5%)7,156 (20.4%)
3 or more Vehicles15,461 (20.8%)1,433 (4.1%)
Total74,409 (100.0%)35,065 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Erie County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Erie County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units33,86140,548
Median Property Value$147,100$169,700
Median Household Income$60,504$8,008
Monthly Housing Costs$544$1,712
Real Estate Taxes$2,529$686

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Erie County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Erie County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0004,995 (14.7%)1,317 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $99,9995,876 (17.3%)6,520 (16.1%)
$100,000 to $299,99918,481 (54.6%)26,167 (64.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9993,350 (9.9%)5,160 (12.7%)
$500,000 to $749,999703 (2.1%)830 (2.1%)
$750,000 to $999,999254 (0.7%)358 (0.9%)
$1,000,000 or more202 (0.6%)196 (0.5%)
Total33,861 (100.0%)40,548 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Erie County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Erie County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,468 (4.3%)1,754 (4.3%)
$10,000 to $24,9993,952 (11.7%)885 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,455 (10.2%)1,876 (4.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,839 (14.3%)2,090 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,917 (20.4%)3,774 (9.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,540 (13.4%)7,147 (17.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,050 (14.9%)7,134 (17.6%)
$150,000 or more3,640 (10.7%)9,634 (23.8%)
Total33,861 (100.0%)40,548 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Erie County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Erie County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x15,001 (44.3%)89,580 (220.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x6,182 (18.3%)20,753 (51.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,957 (11.7%)9,750 (24.0%)
4.0x or more8,417 (24.9%)4,217 (10.4%)
Total33,861 (100.0%)40,548 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Erie County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Erie County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8004,024 (11.9%)155 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4995,091 (15.0%)1,707 (4.2%)
$800 to $1,49923,959 (70.8%)4,604 (11.4%)
Total33,861 (100.0%)40,548 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Erie County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Erie County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Erie County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years16,792 (98.2%)316 (1.8%)
6 to 18 Years42,824 (98.2%)796 (1.8%)
19 to 25 Years23,800 (92.8%)1,845 (7.2%)
26 to 34 Years27,393 (90.2%)2,961 (9.8%)
35 to 44 Years29,122 (95.2%)1,473 (4.8%)
45 to 54 Years29,703 (94.1%)1,863 (5.9%)
55 to 64 Years35,357 (95.6%)1,613 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years29,394 (99.9%)32 (0.1%)
75 Years and older19,223 (99.8%)32 (0.2%)
Total253,608 (95.9%)10,931 (4.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Erie County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Erie County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born16,792 (98.2%)316 (1.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen42,824 (98.2%)796 (1.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen23,800 (92.8%)1,845 (7.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Erie County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Erie County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00034,296 (93.5%)2,398 (6.5%)
$25,000 to $49,99944,520 (94.2%)2,766 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99944,151 (95.4%)2,149 (4.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99937,492 (96.3%)1,445 (3.7%)
$100,000 and over86,140 (97.7%)2,003 (2.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Erie County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Erie County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 68,793 (51.4%)9,368 (54.8%)
6 to 18 Years19,415 (44.5%)27,098 (62.1%)
19 to 25 Years5,975 (23.3%)19,032 (74.2%)
25 to 34 Years9,030 (29.7%)19,737 (65.0%)
35 to 44 Years7,973 (26.1%)22,588 (73.8%)
45 to 54 Years7,179 (22.7%)24,059 (76.2%)
55 to 64 Years9,477 (25.6%)28,471 (77.0%)
65 to 74 Years28,517 (96.9%)16,994 (57.8%)
75 Years and over19,133 (99.4%)12,079 (62.7%)
Total115,492 (43.7%)179,426 (67.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Erie County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Erie County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years64 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years2,862 (13.2%)1,270 (6.2%)
18 to 34 Years3,067 (10.1%)3,205 (10.7%)
35 to 64 Years7,031 (14.4%)7,604 (15.1%)
65 to 74 Years3,697 (26.4%)3,352 (21.8%)
75 Years and over3,459 (43.9%)5,509 (48.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Erie County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Erie County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years60 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years249 (1.1%)109 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years357 (1.2%)292 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years1,974 (4.0%)1,428 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,680 (12.0%)927 (6.0%)
75 Years and over2,311 (29.3%)2,409 (21.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Erie County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years27 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years293 (1.4%)223 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years370 (1.2%)450 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,492 (3.0%)1,690 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years622 (4.4%)686 (4.5%)
75 Years and over425 (5.4%)1,131 (10.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Erie County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,529 (11.7%)1,099 (5.3%)
18 to 34 Years2,047 (6.7%)2,025 (6.8%)
35 to 64 Years3,203 (6.6%)3,553 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years848 (6.0%)655 (4.3%)
75 Years and over709 (9.0%)1,493 (13.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Erie County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years273 (1.3%)140 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years519 (1.7%)707 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years3,513 (7.2%)4,215 (8.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,757 (12.5%)2,338 (15.2%)
75 Years and over1,825 (23.2%)3,627 (31.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Erie County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years487 (2.2%)350 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years262 (0.9%)515 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,549 (3.2%)1,672 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years549 (3.9%)639 (4.2%)
75 Years and over608 (7.7%)1,667 (14.7%)

Technology Access in Erie County

Computing Device Access in Erie County

Computing Device Access in Erie County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop81,49974.5%
Smartphone91,80083.9%
Tablet66,11860.4%
No Computing Device8,8058.0%
Total109,474100.0%

Internet Access in Erie County

Internet Access in Erie County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet4340.4%
Broadband Home77,86471.1%
Cellular Data Only13,74112.6%
Satellite Internet4,9124.5%
No Internet14,70113.4%
Total109,474100.0%

Erie County Summary

Erie County, Pennsylvania is located in the northwestern corner of the state and is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is bordered by Lake Erie to the north, Crawford County to the east, Warren County to the south, and Chautauqua County, New York to the west. The county seat is Erie, the fourth-largest city in Pennsylvania.

Geography

Erie County covers an area of 1,558 square miles, making it the largest county in Pennsylvania by area. The county is mostly flat, with rolling hills in the east and south. The terrain is mostly covered by forests, with some agricultural land in the south and east. The county is drained by the Allegheny River, which flows through the county from east to west. The county also contains several lakes, including Lake Erie, Presque Isle Bay, and Lake LeBoeuf.
The climate of Erie County is humid continental, with cold winters and warm summers. The average annual temperature is 46°F, and the average annual precipitation is 36 inches.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Erie County had a population of 280,566. The population is mostly white (90.2%), with small percentages of African Americans (4.2%), Asians (2.2%), and Hispanics (2.2%). The median household income is $45,890, and the median age is 41.

Economy

Erie County's economy is largely based on manufacturing, healthcare, and education. The county is home to several large manufacturing companies, including GE Transportation, Lord Corporation, and Zurn Industries. The healthcare industry is also a major employer, with UPMC Hamot, Saint Vincent Hospital, and the Erie VA Medical Center all located in the county. The county is also home to several colleges and universities, including Gannon University, Penn State Behrend, and Mercyhurst University.
The county's unemployment rate was 5.2% in 2019, slightly lower than the national average of 5.3%. The median household income is $45,890, slightly lower than the national median of $61,937.

History

Erie County was formed in 1800 from parts of Allegheny and Lycoming counties. The county was named after the Erie tribe, which had inhabited the area prior to European settlement. The county seat was originally located in Waterford, but was moved to Erie in 1803.
The county experienced rapid growth in the 19th century, due to the development of the Erie Canal and the growth of the railroad industry. The county's population peaked in 1920, when it had a population of over 400,000. The population has since declined, due to the decline of the manufacturing industry and the outmigration of residents to other parts of the country.
Today, Erie County is a vibrant and diverse community. The county is home to several large employers, as well as a thriving arts and culture scene. The county is also home to several colleges and universities, making it a popular destination for students and young professionals.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Erie County?
Total Population of Erie County is 270,495.
What is the Total Male Population of Erie County?
Total Male Population of Erie County is 134,616.
What is the Total Female Population of Erie County?
Total Female Population of Erie County is 135,879.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Erie County?
There are 99.07 Males per 100 Females in Erie County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Erie County?
There are 100.94 Females per 100 Males in Erie County.
What is the Median Population Age in Erie County?
Median Population Age in Erie County is 39.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Erie County
Average Family Size in Erie County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Erie County
Average Household Size in Erie County is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Erie County?
Per Capita income in Erie County is $32,858.
What is the Median Family Income in Erie County?
Median Family Income in Erie County is $78,186.
What is the Median Household income in Erie County?
Median Household Income in Erie County is $59,396.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Erie County?
Income or Wage Gap in Erie County is 30.6%.
Women in Erie County earn 69.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Erie County?
Family Income Deficit in Erie County is $10,704.
Families that are below poverty line in Erie County earn $10,704 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Erie County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Erie County is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Erie County?
There are 131,881 People in the Labor Forcein in Erie County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Erie County?
59.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Erie County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Erie County?
Unemployment Rate in Erie County is 5.5%.